I remember when we bought our lawn mower last year I was disappointed that we had to buy one with the capability to be self-propelled. I liked the idea of needing to use my own strength. But it was the only one that also collapses and and can store in a much smaller space which was the real draw for buying that mower. I felt like using the self-propelled level was somehow “cheating.” I know, I know. It’s crazy.
Anyway, fast forward to this week…
As I waddled along mowing the lawn I was grateful for that little lever. It helped make mowing the lawn SO much easier. I’m proud that I was able to mow the lawn on my own at 8 months pregnant. And even though it took me almost twice as long as normal, I still did it! (And don’t worry, for those of you who think I’m overdoing it, I did take a short break in the middle.) And we agreed that I need to mow at very low key times of the day so not many people see me mowing. As to not draw attention to myself. When I was pregnant with Josiah (and quite large) a car actually slowed down and took a picture of me. I guess they had never seen a pregnant lady mow the lawn? Anyway, Tim’s request was that I keep the mowing on the “down-low” this time. Hehe!
It’s funny how things change over time. In fact I have to like the self-propelled feature more than I thought I would (last year when I was able to mow at a normal pace). I’m able to go up the hills so much easier and I’m able to restart after turning around really fast.
Theoretically I only need to mow 4 more times before the baby arrives. I guess that is, unless I go over my due date, which is highly likely. But I like mowing, so it’s not really something I dread. I’ve always liked mowing. It feels so nice to look out and see those straight stripes across the sweet smelling grass. The only week I’m taking it super easy is this coming week because I REALLY don’t want to have the baby this next week with my recital coming up. But after June 1st, I’m game to have the baby anytime! 😉
You are my daughter, alright. Did you know that I was still jogging every day when I was this far along with you? I stopped about two weeks before you were due. I got some strange looks, too, although I did run pretty early in the am. and on a very quiet road, except for the first and last 1/4 mile.
Oh, and I don’t remember Dad ever mowing, so I must have mowed right up to my due date, too, and started in pretty soon after having you guys, as well, or the grass would have been pretty long. Actually, grass wasn’t growing in any of the months except when you were born, and my brother came for a while, so he probably did the mowing after you were born.